what type of wood is this good for cutting? i am thinking about making a kitchen table and am brand new to tools
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This has been a great saw I think this is good for most wood and really more depends on the actual blade you use I have used it on 3" inch thick counter tops, cutting tile, concrete, think ply wood, kitchen cabinets So it really depends on the blade you use as there is a blade for different materials But the actual saw itself is excellent and does a great job - even the laser light helps with lines Highly recommended!
13027
This saw has enough power with the right blade to cut through purple heart wood any that can cut through purple heart is definitely a good saw I can stand by that.
13028
My husband got it and used it for cutting trimwork and 2×4's we used outside around flower beds
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This has been a great sawI think this is good for most wood and really more depends on the actual blade you use I have used it on 3" inch thick counter tops, cutting tile, concrete, think ply wood, kitchen cabinets So it really depends on the blade you use as there is a blade for different materials But the actual saw itself is excellent and does a great job - even the laser light helps with lines Highly recommended!
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Yeh too bad someone doesnt explain that better huh! I bought this saw last year as a Christmas present for my husband who said he wanted a "chop saw". However, the instructions that came with the saw itself stated that this saw was for cutting "metal" only. We started to return the saw, but my husband now says its one of his best gifts ever, even if it was a mistake. Sorry- the bottom line... not for cutting wood, but you may find more uses for this thing than you think. And no, i do not work for DeWalt.
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This is a hack saw that is used for metal. Since you need one to cut light weight wood such as bass wood, poplar or pine check out the Stanley 20-221 mini utility saw. This kind of saw would be good for wood probably less than 1/2" thick. If you want to cut thicker wood check out the cross cut saws. They all are rated not just by length but by the number of points (PTS). The more points the finer the cut, it also means it will take longer to cut through the wood. If you are doing modeling type of work you can use several different types of saws but if you just want to cut straight a dovetail saw may help, there are also gent saws a smaller version. If need to cut circular patterns a coping saw or the lighter weight fret saw may be what you need. I realize that you only asked a simple question and I, obviously, gave a very long answer but I don't know exactly what you want to cut so I apologize. It just may be the first two options should be the choice to make.
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You could put a metal cutting blade and use it that way, I think you could use this with wood cutting blade. The blades can be found at most home centers, there isn't specific part number, just have a 1" arbor.
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This is a good cut off saw.for cutting cross grain. I think for doing contour work on fine grain wood a good quality rasp might offer more benefits.
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This is a 60 tooth blade that should cut most materials like plexiglass , teflon, etc, however for some harder plastics and acrylic sheets, I clamp two pieces of plywood over the cut line to help prevent breaking and splintering. Further, this blade is typically used on a portable saw such as Skil saw. If I were cutting plastic of any kind, I would want to do so on a table saw where one can better maintain a straight cut line. Plastics often crack and even shatter if the blade is not kept on a very straight line.
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Yes and no! The pieces of wood are held on with screws through a plastic matrix. There are extra holes in the matrix but they don't always line up with the cut pieces of wood. Takes a bit of thinking. I used a table saw, after I put the screws in the needed positions. it's a moderately difficult task cutting and fitting. Mine came out great, after some engineering and work. You'll love it when it's done.
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I use them only for wood, and they are great. I would drill some sheet metal and see how it worked. But I would also use a little cutting oil, so it will cut easier and not dull the bit !Good luck
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It's made for cutting metal but it will work on wood. You might want to get a blade with less teeth per inch than the fine tooth blades you use for metal cutting.
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This particular blade is made for non-ferrous metals and plastic. It's not the correct tooth profile for wood. You can cut wood with it but it does not like it. Use an actual wood profile with a higher tooth count for smoother cuts.
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Freud makes wood blades, they have a great 100 tooth blade that cuts like a laser. I've cut wood with this and it does fine but I swap to a wood blade normally
701270
The saw has relatively fine teeth and makes a nice neat cut. It should cut the wood very well. One big watch-out I would add is that the saw is very high temper hard teeth. If you hit any iron or steel in the cut it will ruin the teeth completely. I made a mistake and hit a nail with the saw and the teeth of the saw completely broke off. Some cheaper saws of another style might just get dull, but these very hard teeth broke off. This means that the saw will cut hard woods very well, but if you hit iron, it will ruin the blade and not cut at all.
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I would not recommend this tool for the job....not enough power. Blade has a back on it so the angle of the cut would be too shallow. Use a skillsaw or table saw or band saw with infeed/outfeed table or rollers.
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I think you would be better off with your own guide from plywood. Just check out saw guide on You Tube. I am sorry I bought this , as I did go back to my plywood guide. The kregg guide is just to flimsy and not accurate, slips out of line with your cut.
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No matter where you go to read about all the different cutting boards you are going to hear people's opinions. Bamboo is allegedly harder on knives than other woods. Although i would think that Maple would be harder. I have heard plastic is the worst for knives. Yet, I have read of pro caterers who only use plastic boards. At least bamboo ('boo' boards) is eco-freindly. I purchased a teak board from a company that allegedly grew their own teak and did not deforest any other Eco-systems but their own. I have owned my boo board and teak board over a year and a half and use Henckles knives; usually 2-3 times a week. I have not seen or felt any unusual dulling of those knifes. I will steel them prior to each use to help keep the edge. My view, as a casual user, is that bamboo will be just fine. The one thing to remember with any wood board is to mineral oil them about once a month to prevent cracking; do not use any other oil, like olive or saffron, etc; Do not put them in the dishwasher. Keep your knives sharp. So, in brief, do as much investigation as possible and make your decision based on how much you use the board. If you are a casual cook like me, I would recommend boo boards mainly because they can be regrown so quickly.
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As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking... » Read More As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. « Show Less
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I have no idea what kind of wood it is, but it IS wood. I LOVE this thing! I even use it to mash avocados to make guacamole.